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Your Best Chance of

Winning an Oxbridge Offer.

 

Established in 1999, Oxbridge Applications has mentored over 10,000 students to successfully win places at Oxford and Cambridge. We offer applicants advice and guidance on every aspect of the UK university application process: from the UCAS form to the personal statement, admissions tests and interviews.

Book a complimentary 20-minute Zoom meeting with a specialist Oxbridge-graduate member of our advising team to talk through your situation and discuss appropriate next steps and further support. Follow the link below to book your preferred time.

10,000+

Oxbridge offers - 10x more than our closest competitor

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"I received an offer from Cambridge yesterday to read Law. I just wanted to thank you so much for all your help and guidance throughout this application process. It has been invaluable."

Support Package Student

1 in 5 Oxbridge applicants

use our guidance and resources

More than 3,000

mock interviews conducted each year

Trusted by 82% of 
Times Top 50 Independent Schools

Twenty-five years of 
Oxbridge preparation

Over the past 25 years, Oxbridge Applications has been the unequivocal leader in preparing students to apply to Oxford and Cambridge, supporting more than 100,000 students from over 120 countries. Since 1999, we have led original research into the admissions process, offering students unparalleled data and insights through 1:1 consultancy, personal statement guidance, mock testing and interviewing, and industry-leading resources. We are also home to the world’s largest network of vetted Oxbridge-educated tutors — more than 2,000 in total — enabling us to maintain the highest standards of quality and subject-specific expertise.

Based in Central London, close to St James’s Park and Buckingham Palace, we welcome prospective applicants to our offices for Private Consultations tailored to their individual Oxbridge application journey. We also offer virtual consultations for clients who prefer to meet remotely. Featured In The Times, Tatler, The Good University Guide and more.

Why trust 
Oxbridge applications?

Our senior consultants speak to more Oxbridge applicants each year than a real admissions tutor. Here is what that means for your child.

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🎓 World's largest Oxbridge tutor network
Over 2,000 vetted tutors, each matched to your child's specific subject and target college — not a generalist pool.
📊 Annual admissions research, not stale advice
Since 1999 we've led original research into the admissions process. Our mock tests and interview questions are updated every cycle.
🏛️ Former admissions tutors on our advisory board
Our Senior Consultants interview ten times more applicants per year than a real Oxbridge admissions tutor — with direct input from those who did the real thing.
🌍 Serving families in over 120 countries
All sessions available online. Evening and weekend slots for families in different time zones. No disadvantage for international applicants.

Trusted by 82% of the Times Top 50 Independent Schools

The schools with the most rigorous Oxbridge programmes in the country choose to partner with us. 90% return year on year. On average, schools working with us see a 30% uplift in Oxbridge offers.

Where is your child
right now?

1

Pre–Year 10 through Year 11

Stage 1

We're planning ahead

The earlier serious preparation begins, the more options remain open. This is the window to understand whether Oxbridge is the right ambition, which subjects to pursue, and how to build the academic depth that tutors look for — long before the application opens.

2

Year 12, Autumn through Summer

Stage 2

We're building the application

Year 12 is when serious preparation begins in earnest. By summer, your personal statement needs to be drafted, your course and college chosen, and genuine academic depth established. Arriving at Year 13 underprepared narrows your options significantly.

3

Year 13, September–October

Stage 3

We're submitting this autumn

The most time-pressured window in the application. Personal statement finalised, admissions tests sat, and UCAS submitted — all by 15 October. Tests in this window include UCAT, LNAT, ESAT, TMUA, TARA, and STEP. Expert guidance here prevents costly, irreversible mistakes.

4

Year 13, November–December

Stage 4

We have an interview

Oxford and Cambridge interview shortlisted candidates in December. The window between invitation and interview is short. An Oxbridge interview tests how you think, not just what you know — focused expert preparation in this window makes a measurable difference to outcomes.


 

Start here

Private Consultation

A single strategy session with one of our senior advisors. We map out the road ahead, assess your child's profile honestly, and create a clear action plan — whatever stage you are at. The right foundation for everything that follows.

What's included in 
Our Private Consultation?

Begin your Oxbridge Application journey. With over 25 years' experience, we know first-hand the importance of time and preparation.

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Our Private Oxbridge Consultations provide in-depth evaluation, strategy and next steps to achieve results.

Consultations are suitable for those aged 14 upwards. They can take place online, or at our central London offices.

Following the meeting, to further aid independent preparation, personalised feedback is sent with a 'Course Report' for each degree under consideration and further resources recommended by our specialist subject mentors.

Want to know who you'll be speaking with?

Our expert consultants are supported by our Dukes Education advisory board, comprised of former Oxbridge admissions researchers, former headteachers, and specialised education consultants, many of whom attend our courses and give additional advice to our students.

Our flagship programme

The Premier Service.

Guiding you all the way to results day.

A dedicated study director — a full-time Oxbridge graduate based in our central London offices — builds a lasting one-to-one relationship with your child. They organise everything: mentors, tutors, academic enrichment, personal statement coaching, test preparation, and interview training.

Dedicated study director

A single expert who knows your child and owns every decision

Fully bespoke

Not a package. A programme that evolves with the student

Year-round support

Flexible around school and other commitments throughout

Everything coordinated

Mentors, tutors, enrichment, testing, interviews — all arranged

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"This is not a package of sessions. It is a fully bespoke programme that evolves with the student, and vastly increases the likelihood of a successful Oxbridge outcome".

The families who 
have been through it

"We hired OA to help us navigate the UCAS application as we were applying from the US and were unfamiliar with the process. Our son was admitted with unconditional offers to almost all the universities he applied to. We did not think this was possible coming out of a public school in Florida. Well worth the investment."

Premier Service — International Family 

"As a parent of a successful applicant to her chosen Cambridge College, I would recommend OA as a must for any prospective Oxbridge applicant. The Premier Service provided a bespoke series of learning opportunities and interview practice which thoroughly prepared our daughter for the unique challenges of the Oxbridge process."

Premier Service — UK Family

"I received an offer from Cambridge yesterday to read Law. I just wanted to thank you so much for all your help and guidance throughout this application process. It has been invaluable."

Bespoke Support Package Student 

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"It's refreshing to receive a 5 star service where reality meets expectations. You have all been exceptional individually, as has the programme and level of pastoral and academic care and intensity."

Client Parent

"Excellent and very straight forward, practical advice from Alicia which has been incredibly helpful. Thank you so much!"

Client Parent

“We hired OA to help us navigate the UCAS application as we were applying from the US and were unfamiliar with the process. Theo Boyce worked with our son and he was admitted with unconditional offers to almost all the universities he applied to. He helped with course selection, interview prep, guidance on the personal statement. Despite the time difference meetings were easily arranged and emails answered within seconds. We are incredibly impressed with the service we received and cannot recommend OA enough! The premier package was an excellent resource and our son would not be in the situation of choosing between such highly ranked, world renowned universities. We did not think this was possible coming out of a public school in Florida! They even advised the schools guidance counselor what highly selective universities look for in the letter of recommendation. One university head of admissions even wrote back to the guidance counselor that the letter of recommendation was exemplary for contextual information about the applicant. Well worth the investment!"

Premier Service Parent

“As a parent of a successful applicant to her chosen Cambridge College I would recommend OA as a must for any prospective Oxbridge applicant. The Premier Service provided a bespoke series of learning opportunities and interview practice which thoroughly prepared our daughter for the unique challenges of the Oxbridge process . Thank you so much to all the professional, motivated and caring OA team."

Premier Service Parent

"We would like to thank you for all the help and support you provided her: she would not have made it without the hours of tutoring and interview preparation that your program offers. We’re glad she embarked on this journey with you and we will not hesitate to get in touch again for further assistance if needed. We will wholeheartedly recommend your program to other students."

Premier Service Parent

"Thank you very much for your advice and support - even though we are at the beginning of the journey, I’ve already had the most professional help. You have already become a trusted advisor! Initially, we were not even considering Engineering and it was your suggestion to try it. You were right, he is completely set on it now, no doubts."

Premier Service Parent

"Very positive and comprehensive, and quite flexible - I enjoyed a lot of the sessions and my tutors were very responsive to any changes that occurred in my admissions process and were able to help me accordingly."

Previous OA Applicant

"THANK YOU for the great job you have all done in preparing -- for her Cambridge application and interview which finally happened yesterday. I don't believe that she could have been better prepared. It was still tough, as I think it always is, but she worked extremely hard and the rest is out of our hands now!"

Premier Service Parent

"Amazing! I could not have hoped for better support and help throughout the entire process."

Previous OA Applicant

"I received an offer from Cambridge yesterday to read Law. I just wanted to thank you so much for all your help and guidance throughout this application process. It has been invaluable."

Bespoke Support Package Student

Free expert resource

Our World-Famous
"Banana Book"

Our guide to the Oxbridge application.
Now in its eighth edition. 
Since 1999, we have published a handbook drawing on our original research into the Oxford and Cambridge admissions process. This practical handbook remains the most comprehensive independent guide available — used by students, parents, and teachers across the world.
Registration also unlocks our full resource library — course guides for every Oxford and Cambridge subject, admissions test guides, interview preparation materials, and more.

International families

Applying from 
outside the UK?

The UK admissions process is unlike any other, and distance makes it harder to navigate alone. We run online sessions, with evening and weekend availability across time zones. Our consultants have supported families from the US, Asia, the Middle East, and across Europe. Here, a former student reflects on navigating the process with our support.

Our results speak
for themselves

Deep Expertise

Our Senior Consultants interview 10 times more Oxbridge applicants each year than a real Oxbridge admissions tutor. We pair you with tutors who can test your specific academic interests with depth and precision.

Expert Admissions Test Tuition

Our admission test tuition packages help candidates increase their chances of acceptance. On average, our students see a 20% improvement on admissions test performance after just six hours of tuition.

65+ Oxbridge Courses

We have Oxbridge-educated tutors specialising in every course offered by Oxford and Cambridge, as well as guides for every course, admissions test, and interview. We even use the same virtual learning environment as Oxford (Canvas).

3,000 Mock Interviews Per Year

Each year we conduct over 3,000 subject-specific mock interviews to clients. These are all run by Oxbridge-educated tutors and use the same online environments as Oxford and Cambridge to mimic the real interview experience as closely as possible.

The Premier Service

The Premier Service is our highest level of support, offered to over 200 students per year. These students are 50% more likely to get an Oxford interview than average, with 90% who apply to Cambridge offered an interview.

1000+ School Partners

We are trusted to work with 82% of the Times Top 50 Independent Schools in the UK, as well as schools around the world. On average, schools we work with see a 30% uplift in Oxbridge offers a year after working with us. Around 90% of our partner schools rebook our services,

Mature and postgraduate students

Beyond undergraduate.

Every path to Oxbridge, supported.

 

Oxbridge is not only for school leavers. Whether you are applying for a competitive postgraduate programme

or want to produce original academic research, we have specialist support built around your ambitions.

Postgraduate applications

Postgraduate 
Application Guidance

Oxford, Cambridge, LSE, and other elite graduate programmes

Applying for a postgraduate place at Oxford, Cambridge, or LSE is a distinct process from undergraduate applications — and no less competitive. Our advisors guide you through every stage.

➡ Strategic advising on programmes, requirements, and the meaningful differences between institutions

➡ Statement of Interest, Reasons for Applying, and Research Proposal development

➡ Admissions test tuition where required by the programme

➡ Interview preparation where an interview is part of the process

Academic enrichment

Oxbridge
Research Scholars

Produce original academic work with leading Oxbridge academics

Work one-to-one with a leading Oxbridge academic in your chosen field to develop and write a standout original research paper — then submit it for publication in a top student journal.

This programme suits

Ambitious sixth-formers going beyond the school curriculum · Postgraduate applicants anchoring their research proposal · Mature students rebuilding academic credentials

Our Oxbridge Events Are
Led By Admissions Tutors From Oxford & Cambridge

“By the end of a course like this, one can see very clearly the extra confidence participants have achieved”
- Barry Webb, Former Oxford Admissions Tutor

Our preparation events give students that first taste of what it’s like to live, breathe, and - most importantly - think like an Oxbridge student.

Along with their subject-specific tutorials and mock interviews, students receive interviews from former Oxbridge admissions tutors, who have assessed hundreds of students in the real thing.

Send us an email at [email protected] to discuss our events.

Supporting the schools that support Oxbridge applicants

For schools & educators

The admissions process changes every year. We work in partnership with schools across the UK and internationally to provide the specialist preparation your students need — and the training your staff need to guide them. Trusted by 82% of The Times Top 50 Independent Schools in the UK. Around 90% of our schools clients rebook year-on-year, with 97% of our schools students feeling that they benefited from our additional support on top of their school's guidance. We offer:

➡ Aspiring to Oxbridge Talks

➡ Personal Statement Workshops 

➡ Admissions Test Days

➡ Interview Preparation

➡ Teacher Training 

 

30%

Average uplift in Oxbridge offers at partner schools — year on year.

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"I have used Oxbridge Applications with many students over the years. Their contribution has seen our Oxbridge offers at Surbiton High triple in recent years — when most independent schools are seeing their offers go in the opposite direction."

Terry McDermott, Surbiton High School

 

Hear From Our School Partners

 

"At Cardiff Sixth Form College, one of the cornerstones of our provision is that we 'demand and deliver excellence'. Our partnership with Oxbridge Applications, is a wonderful example of this, with expert guidance provided for our students and expert training provided for our staff in the pursuit of the highest university ambitions."

Gareth Collier, Principal, Cardiff Sixth Form College

"Oxbridge Applications have offered an invaluable service in supplementing Marlborough College's programme of preparation for Oxbridge admissions tests and interviews. Their bespoke approach is flexible but robust, and has offered our pupils greater exposure to admissions test papers and interviews. The quality of their tutors always impresses our pupils, whose feedback is consistently positive."

Andrew Oxburgh, Head of Oxbridge, Marlborough College

"We have been really happy with the way Oxbridge Applications have helped to guide our students through the demands of the application process, providing high quality feedback and support at all stages."

Ruth Lexton, Head of Oxbridge, Wellington College

“Thank you so much for the interview day today. The students were nervous (which is normal) but they all commented on just how interesting and stimulating the interviews were. They all commented on the professionalism of the tutors, and they all learned a lot from the experience. They will certainly be more confident and prepared for any Oxbridge interviews that they might face in the future. Thank you again for a wonderful event!! We look forward to working with you again in the future!"

Peter Sullivan, British School of Madrid

“Another great day and the students, as ever, got a huge amount out of it. We hope to see you next year!”

Ed Lamb, Davenport High School

I just wanted to let you know the wonderful news that [student] has received an offer! I have no doubt that the two interviews with you played a massively vital role in securing this offer and wish to offer my most profound gratitude. Your patient and kindly approach really settled his nerves and he performed superbly well in his interviews with Cambridge. A huge "thank you" to Alison and Alicia for all of your help.

House Mistress at King's Ely School

We’ve had Oxbridge Applications help us for eight years. Efficiency, quality and adaptability are what recommend them to us, and they are consistently rated ‘outstanding’ by the pupils.

Guy Nobes, Marlborough College

Can I just say a huge thank you to you and your team. You have been amazing. The amount and quality of support has been phenomenal and we are incredibly grateful.

Nick Berman, Future Academies

Thank you so much for this afternoon with our Year 12s - the session was really useful and the feedback has been great.

Jane Collier, Head of University Advice, Hurtwood House

“Aspirational, inspirational and thought-provoking; OA provided expert advice whilst engaging in an engaging and accessible manner. Absolutely hit the spot. Thank you!”

Susan Gower, Director of Sixth Form Experience, Croydon High School

Are you a teacher? Email [email protected] to find out how we can support you.

School Partner

Andrew Oxburgh, Marlborough College 

"Oxbridge Applications have offered an invaluable service in supplementing Marlborough College’s programme of preparation for Oxbridge admissions tests and interviews. Their bespoke approach is flexible but robust, and has offered our pupils greater exposure to admissions test papers and interviews. The quality of their tutors always impresses our pupils, whose feedback is consistently positive."

School Partner

Julia Johnson, Emanuel School

“Thank you again - from my point of view, the remote interviews worked really well. It was good to have access to a larger number of tutors, to give all the pupils two interviews, and for me to be able to drop in on them too. I was particularly impressed with Alison's interviewing! Really helpful!

Surbiton high school

School Partner

Terry McDermott, Surbiton High School

“I have used Oxbridge Applications with many students over the years and have found them to be excellent. They have contributed to innovations in our Oxbridge support which has seen our Oxbridge offers at Surbiton High triple in recent years when most independent schools are seeing their offers go in the opposite direction. I am happy to use their services year after year."

We have been leading the way since 1999 as the trusted

in-house Oxbridge applications support to many of the UK’s highest-achieving schools

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